Boone County, IA
Infant daycare in Boone County, IA costs $163 per week ($8,462 per year) for center-based care, and $110 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $75,759, the childcare burden is 11.2% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $163 | $8,462 | $110 | $5,710 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $140 | $7,291 | $108 | $5,617 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,291 | $108 | $5,617 |
| School-Age (6+) | $112 | $5,833 | $104 | $5,429 |
Boone County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Boone County costs $163 per week ($8,462 per year). Family-based infant care costs $110 per week ($5,710 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Boone County is 11.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $75,759 would spend about 11.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Boone County at $163/wk is 6% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Boone County costs $8,462 per year.
In Boone County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $110/wk compared to $163/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $108/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $104/wk (family) or $112/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.